Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Novillars

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

Hard

5.0

(8)

145

riders

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

07:37

175km

1,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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After 40.7 km for 390 m

After 175 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.4 km

Bois Monsieur

Forest

40.9 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

41.2 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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The breakthrough of Thoraise is a canal that saves 4km of navigation on the Doubs. Provided you have a small boat.
On the upstream side, pay attention to the curtain …

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55.8 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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55.9 km

Citadel of Besançon

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The Citadelle de Besançon is an impressive fortress located on Mont Saint-Étienne, high above the city of Besançon.
Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …

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73.6 km

Forfeit

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Sometimes demolished buildings look really exciting, like this

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82.3 km

Great bike path right on the Doubs

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142 km

Bike path along the Doubs

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pleasant and quiet (EuroVelo) cycle path along the natural river Doubs

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148 km

Cycle path along the Doubs

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Section of EuroVelo 6 which runs along the Doubs in an incredible setting, far from any road.

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150 km

Bords du canal du Rhône au Rhin

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This magnificent section approaching Baume-les-Dames reveals a bucolic setting. Between the Rhône-Rhine Canal and the Doubs River, it's a delight to progress through this environment.

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